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A Gallup poll released on Wednesday revealed that the percentage of adults in the US identifying as LGBTQ has increased slightly to 7.2% in the past year, up from 7.1% in 2021. While the increase may seem small, it is significant, as it indicates that the number of people identifying as LGBTQ is continuing to […]
Utah Governor Spencer Cox has signed a bill into law that prohibits gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors, including hormone therapy and surgeries. This new law has sparked criticism from both medical professionals and LGBTQ advocacy groups who argue that it could cause harm to transgender youth. The bill, which will take effect in May
Pope Francis has commented on homosexuality, saying that it is not a crime. He made the statement during a meeting with bishops from around the world. The Pope criticized unjust anti-gay laws and said that everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, should be treated with dignity. Pope Francis also spoke about the importance of families
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All of us at LGBT Fresno miss seeing, interacting and supporting you during this challenging time. We will resume support and social services just as soon as it is safe to do so. We are still for you via social media, email and text/phone. Several resources we hope you will utilize until physical distancing is
Most of us hope, in whatever small way, we will have contributed to a better world by the time we leave it. Before Fresno resident and human rights activist Todd N. Nelson passed away, he decided to leave a legacy for the causes he cared about most. At a time when the burden of illness would consume many,
In June 2015 The Supreme Court of the United States declared same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states. The legalization of gay marriage granted over 1100 statutory provisions to same-sex couples, many of them granting rights and privileges previously only afforded to heterosexual couples. However, the law didn’t just benefit same-sex couples who want to
#GivingTuesday is Tuesday, Dec. 3! Can you help LGBT Fresno meet its goal of raising $1,500? It will help pay for support and social services, referral services, events and more that are desperately needed for the most vulnerable LGBT+ community in the Central Valley. Each year we help to fight oppression and lift community members
Throughout the history of the United States; there have been landmark cases that have changed the nation. Famous cases such as Brown v Board of Education (1954) and Roe v Wade have dealt with segregation and abortion. Now, in 2019, there will be three cases that deal with LGBTQ rights; cases that can change the
Join us this Saturday! Music, Games, Entertainment, Bounce Houses, Mascots, Lunch, FREE! Radio Park – September 28th 2019 – 9am to 1pm LGBT Fresno is happy to again be a partner on this event.
